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SOT FINNISH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING LTD. HAS RELEASED THE BETA OF
THEIR UPCOMING ENGLISH VERSION OF THE MOST POPULAR LINUX IN FINLAND
Technology Center Hermia, Tampere, Finland - December 28, 1999
SOT, publisher of the #1 Linux in Finland - the home country of
Linux and Linus - today released the beta version of their
Best Linux operating system to English-speaking users around
the globe.
"We now have over 3300 registered T-1 beta testers. They will
be providing us important feedback, suggesting new features
and testing the product thoroughly. I believe that this beta
release is more stable and has better hardware support than
any of the final distributions currently available." said
Santeri Kannisto, CEO, SOT. "Happy Y2K!"
The English beta version is called Best Linux T-1. SOT will
start shipping the CD-ROMs free-of-charge to registered beta
testers this week. A ready-to-burn iso image is also available
for those who don't want to wait for snail mail. Direct links
to the image and additional information are available at
the Best Linux web site, http://bestlinux.net
"The testing and open public dialogue with international users
and developers is ready to start. Our testers will provide us
confirmation of quality and help us to fine tune it to be
the best operating system." said Jorma Schukoff,
Managing Director, SOT.
SOT will also distribute CDs from its offices in Tampere,
Helsinki and Tallinn. Detailed contact information is available
at http://www.sot.com
About Linux
Linux is a co-operatively developed operating system used worldwide.
It was started by Mr. Linus Torvalds in Finland in 1991. In
1998 Linux was the fastest-growing server operating environment,
growing more than 212 percent in that year alone (IDC).
Applications of Linux vary from home use to fully functional
UNIX workstations and Internet servers. The difference between Linux
and other operating systems is that Linux is open source software.
Best Linux is developed and maintained under GPL license as a freely
distributable software and is also available on the Internet,
free-of-charge.
About SOT Finnish Software Engineering Ltd.
Founded in 1991, SOT is based in Finland, where it builds and
maintains the Best Linux distribution. Working in cooperation with
a huge team of research, academic and commercial software
development volunteers over the Internet, SOT's goal is to build an
easier, more advanced distribution of the Linux operating system that
is also simple to administer. Along with the operating system SOT
offers Linux training, commercial support and consulting services to
individuals and companies exploiting the power of Linux. SOT's own
hardware manufacturing operations in Tallinn, Estonia and Tampere,
Finland enable it to provide complete ready-to-use Linux solutions
and ensure an up-to-date knowledge of PC hardware.
LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. Best Linux is a trademark
of SOT. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. All other
names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For more information about Best Linux and other SOT products, please
call +358-3-316 5544 or visit our web site at
http://www.sot.com. Reviews Encouraged.
CONTACT:
Sari Vainikainen
International Marketing, BSc
+358-3-316 5544
Sari.Vainikainen _at_ sot.com
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SOT Oy Suomen Ohjelmistoty$Bv (BAb - tel. (03) 316 5544
Hermiankatu 8 E, 33720 TAMPERE - fax. (03) 316 5959
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